Applied Linguistics

Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics

Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics

Master of Applied Linguistics

These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code

Course title

DG016

Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics

DF022

Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics

DC042

Master of Applied Linguistics

2 Attendance pattern

0.

The attendance pattern for these courses is full time or part time according to candidate choice.

3 Master's type

0.

The master's degree in these resolutions is an advanced learning course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.

4 Embedded courses in this sequence

(1)

The embedded courses in this sequence are:

(a)

the Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics

(b)

the Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics

(c)

the Master of Applied Linguistics

(2)

A candidate for the graduate certificate or graduate diploma may apply to progress to a longer course in this sequence, providing the candidate meets the admission requirements for that course. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.

5 Admission to candidature

(1)

Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria. In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications but whose evidence of experience and achievement is deemed by the Dean to be equivalent.

(2)

Admission to candidature for the Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics requires:

(a)

a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, with a major in a relevant subject area, or an equivalent qualification; or

(b)

a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, in any subject area, or an equivalent qualification, and either:

(i) a relevant professional qualification; or

(ii) recent, relevant, professional experience.

(3)

Admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics requires:

(a)

completion of the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or

(b)

a bachelor's degree with a minimum 60% average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, including a major in a relevant subject area, or an equivalent qualification; or

(c)

a bachelor's degree with a minimum 60% average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, in any subject area, or an equivalent qualification, and either:

(i) a relevant professional qualification; or

(ii) recent, relevant, professional experience.

(4)

Admission to candidature for the Master of Applied Linguistics requires:

(a)

completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics with a minimum credit (65%) average or an equivalent qualification; or

(b)

a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, including a major in a relevant subject area, or an equivalent qualification; or

(c)

a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, in any subject area, or an equivalent qualification, and either:

(i) a relevant professional qualification; or

(ii) recent, relevant, professional experience.

6 Requirements for award

(1)

The units of study that may be taken for these courses are set out in the Postgraduate Table of Units of Study for the Applied Linguistics subject area.

(2)

To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics a candidate must complete 24 credit points of core units of study.

(3)

To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics a candidate must complete 36 credit points, including:

(a)

24 credit points of core units of study; and

(b)

12 credit points from elective units of study.

(4)

To qualify for the award of the Master of Applied Linguistics a candidate must complete 48 credit points, including:

(a)

24 credit points of core units of study; and

(b)

24 credit points from elective units of study.

7 Course transfer

0.

A candidate for the master's degree or graduate diploma may elect to discontinue study and graduate with a shorter award from this sequence, with the approval of the Dean, and provided the requirements of the shorter award have been met.

8 Transitional provisions

(1)

These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2011.

(2)

Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January 2011 will complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.